World Tai Chi Championship in Burgas: Sport Unites Tourism and Culture

28.04.2026 | Burgas

The World Tai Chi Championship in Burgas attracted guests from 44 countries, including the leadership of the World Wushu Federation and federation presidents. The visit to Aqua Kalide highlighted the connection between sport, culture, and tourism, opening doors for future visits from Asia.

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The leadership of the World Wushu Federation, presidents of federations from several countries, accompanied by the Chinese consul, visited some of the tourist attractions of Burgas. 

Among them was Aqua Kalide - an established tourist attraction. The visit was part of the entertainment program of the board of directors during the World Tai Chi Championship held in the “Mladost” sports hall. 

Burgas has won for the third time the hosting of the prestigious championship of the planet, with teams from 44 countries participating in the fifth world championship. 

The visit once again proved that sport contributes to the development of tourism and the economy in our country. Because the history of the mineral springs, Roman bath and Thracian heritage not only pleased the Chinese guests, but is also the basis for a subsequent visit of guests from Asia to the Burgas tourist sites. 

The sports competition continues until April 29 with free admission.